Look beyond the university name
Seton Hall University (SHU) is a private Catholic research university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by then-Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley and named after his aunt, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States.
| Location | South Orange, New Jersey, United States |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 11,475 |
| Total citations | 246,169 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Seton Hall University?
Seton Hall University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): International Relations and Foreign Policy, Catholicism and Religious Studies, Higher Education Research Studies, American Constitutional Law and Politics, Innovations in Medical Education.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Seton Hall University
According to OpenAlex, Seton Hall University has 11,475 indexed research works with 246,169 total citations.
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Who leads Seton Hall University?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, United States.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Seton Hall University
Official website: https://www.shu.edu/ ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Seton Hall University founded?
Seton Hall University was founded in 1856.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.